Many acne treatments on the market only provide results in the spur of the moment and aren't always the best for your skin in the long run due to containing harmful ingredients; some ingredients actually make your skin dependent on them so that a re-purchase is vital.[citation needed] On the contrary, natural solutions such as face masks provide much gentler treatment, work better over time and allow you time to relax simultaneously.

Ingredients

For one mask:

One part Indian healing clay

One part apple cider vinegar

Five drops of tea tree oil

Steps

1

Gather all of the ingredients. Most of the ingredients can be purchased at organic food stores and even online. When purchasing tea tree oil, be sure that you are buying 100% pure oil.

2

Mix the ingredients in a bowl. When mixing the ingredients, be sure to never use more than ten drops of tea tree oil. Although tea tree oil has many benefits in regards to clearing out acne and blackheads, overuse can cause permanent skin damage.

3

Apply the clay face mask to your face. Be sure to evenly spread it and cover all areas, including under your chin. You'll feel a tingling sensation from the tea tree oil (this is normal and means that your skin is being cleansed).

4

Relax and let the clay mask dry on your face. This can take between 3 to 10 minutes.

5

Remove the mask using warm (not hot) water. Gently scrub off the mask and pat your face dry with a clean towel.

6

Moisturize your face. Aim to use products which contain mainly natural ingredients and avoid products which use potentially drying ingredients that essentially negate the effort you made to improve your face. For instance, some simple oils work well as moisturizers, such as: Jojoba oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, rose water and even olive oil. You could even make your own.

You can also add 1 to 2 drops of tea tree oil to your moisturizer to further cleanse your face.

7

Repeat this process one to two times a week. Including the mask in your weekly routine can significantly reduce acne and blackheads.

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Tips

In general, aiming to get products that are as close to 100% natural ingredients is a very good habit to get into. It may also be beneficial to your skin (and general health in some cases) to establish what really is in the products that you use.

Warnings

Use tea tree oil sparingly, too much of it can be harmful to your skin. Avoid using tea tree products on a daily basis.